CHAS. H. DEWEY, BANKER, DIED THIS MORNING
Board Chairman of Bennington County Savings and Loan
LONG TREASURER
Had Seen Institution Grow from Small Beginning to High Rank in New England
Charles H. Dewey, chairman of the board and retired treasurer of the Bennington County Savings Bank, died of a heart attack at his home on Union Street between 6 and 7 o'clock this morning. His health had been far from good during the last five years, but no later than yesterday he was out of doors and his general condition appeared to show improvement.
He was the son of the late Charles Edward Dewey and Martha (Hamlen) Dewey. He was born July 29, 1865, at the Dewey homestead on West Main Street, which has been occupied by members of the family for more than a hundred years.
He was educated in Bennington public schools and when a young man was employed for some time at the Frist National Bank in North Bennington. About 47 years ago he entered the savings bank here and became an incorporation. On February 15, 1892, he was made treasurer. He retired in August 1930 when he became chairman of the board, a position he held at the time of his death.
During the 40 years that have elapsed since he became treasurer the assets of the institution increased from $100,000 to more than $6,000,000 and the bank has become one of the strongest in Vermont and New England. During that period he had been associated with five presidents and with these changes had naturally carried the brunt of the work and had been responsible more than any other individual for the remarkable progress and stability attained. Banking had been his life work and the concentrated interest he gave it left but little time for other activities.
In his earlier years, however, he was closely associated with a group of local sportsmen who frequented the mountains east of the village and whose exploits on the streams and in the game covers will be remembered by some of the older residents. He was an excellent wing shot and locally one of the best when the clay pigeons were being hurled from the traps.
Following his resignation as treasurer, so long as his health permitted, he regularly visited the bank at which his knowledge of finances and his long experience with local conditions made his advice and counsel of inestimable value. This advice and council had long been at the service not only of patrons of the bank but of a large circle of friends and even acquaintances. Few men connected with Bennington's commercial life were more widely known or more thoroughly respected. There have been few in whose judgment the residents of this community placed more confidence.
In addition to his connection with the bank he had been given many re-elections as town, village, and school district treasurer and had held other offices of a public and semi-public character.
He was a member of the Second Congregational Church, the Bennington Club, and the Bennington Elks Lodge.
His first wife was Emma Bradford of Bennington, sister of the late Wm. H. Bradford and the late E. E. Bradford died a number of years ago.
The surviving children are Edward Walling Dewey of Bennington; Mrs. Martha Hamlen Wells of Albany and Cynthia Bradford Dewey of Bennington; A daughter, Elinor Abbott Dewey died at the age of 16.
He married Jessie Temple Cushman of Bennington on 15 Nov. 1922.
The Dewey family has been prominently identified with the history of Bennington since before the days of the Revolutionary War.
The first Vermont ancestor was Rev. Jedediah Dewey, who came to this state from Westfield, Mass., in 1763 and who was made the first pastor of the Old First Church in Old Bennington. His descendants have continued to reside and have been active in the business and social life of the community for more than 150 years.
The deceased ex-treasurer was one of seven children, all of whom made or are now making Bennington their life-long home.
The survivors are Arthur J. Dewey of West Main Street; Mrs. Charles F. Merrill of Old Bennington; and Edward E. Dewey who occupies the ancestral home.
The Bennington Evening BannerBennington, Vermont ·
Tuesday, February 09, 1932, ~ km
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Miss Cynthia B. Dewey arrived Tuesday afternoon from New York, called her by the death of her father, Charles H. Dewey of Union Street.
The Bennington Evening Banner 10 Feb 1932, Wed · Page 3
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Board Chairman of Bennington County Savings and Loan
LONG TREASURER
Had Seen Institution Grow from Small Beginning to High Rank in New England
Charles H. Dewey, chairman of the board and retired treasurer of the Bennington County Savings Bank, died of a heart attack at his home on Union Street between 6 and 7 o'clock this morning. His health had been far from good during the last five years, but no later than yesterday he was out of doors and his general condition appeared to show improvement.
He was the son of the late Charles Edward Dewey and Martha (Hamlen) Dewey. He was born July 29, 1865, at the Dewey homestead on West Main Street, which has been occupied by members of the family for more than a hundred years.
He was educated in Bennington public schools and when a young man was employed for some time at the Frist National Bank in North Bennington. About 47 years ago he entered the savings bank here and became an incorporation. On February 15, 1892, he was made treasurer. He retired in August 1930 when he became chairman of the board, a position he held at the time of his death.
During the 40 years that have elapsed since he became treasurer the assets of the institution increased from $100,000 to more than $6,000,000 and the bank has become one of the strongest in Vermont and New England. During that period he had been associated with five presidents and with these changes had naturally carried the brunt of the work and had been responsible more than any other individual for the remarkable progress and stability attained. Banking had been his life work and the concentrated interest he gave it left but little time for other activities.
In his earlier years, however, he was closely associated with a group of local sportsmen who frequented the mountains east of the village and whose exploits on the streams and in the game covers will be remembered by some of the older residents. He was an excellent wing shot and locally one of the best when the clay pigeons were being hurled from the traps.
Following his resignation as treasurer, so long as his health permitted, he regularly visited the bank at which his knowledge of finances and his long experience with local conditions made his advice and counsel of inestimable value. This advice and council had long been at the service not only of patrons of the bank but of a large circle of friends and even acquaintances. Few men connected with Bennington's commercial life were more widely known or more thoroughly respected. There have been few in whose judgment the residents of this community placed more confidence.
In addition to his connection with the bank he had been given many re-elections as town, village, and school district treasurer and had held other offices of a public and semi-public character.
He was a member of the Second Congregational Church, the Bennington Club, and the Bennington Elks Lodge.
His first wife was Emma Bradford of Bennington, sister of the late Wm. H. Bradford and the late E. E. Bradford died a number of years ago.
The surviving children are Edward Walling Dewey of Bennington; Mrs. Martha Hamlen Wells of Albany and Cynthia Bradford Dewey of Bennington; A daughter, Elinor Abbott Dewey died at the age of 16.
He married Jessie Temple Cushman of Bennington on 15 Nov. 1922.
The Dewey family has been prominently identified with the history of Bennington since before the days of the Revolutionary War.
The first Vermont ancestor was Rev. Jedediah Dewey, who came to this state from Westfield, Mass., in 1763 and who was made the first pastor of the Old First Church in Old Bennington. His descendants have continued to reside and have been active in the business and social life of the community for more than 150 years.
The deceased ex-treasurer was one of seven children, all of whom made or are now making Bennington their life-long home.
The survivors are Arthur J. Dewey of West Main Street; Mrs. Charles F. Merrill of Old Bennington; and Edward E. Dewey who occupies the ancestral home.
The Bennington Evening BannerBennington, Vermont ·
Tuesday, February 09, 1932, ~ km
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Miss Cynthia B. Dewey arrived Tuesday afternoon from New York, called her by the death of her father, Charles H. Dewey of Union Street.
The Bennington Evening Banner 10 Feb 1932, Wed · Page 3
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CHAS. H. DEWEY, BANKER, DIED THIS MORNING
Board Chairman of Bennington County Savings and Loan
LONG TREASURER
Had Seen Institution Grow from Small Beginning to High Rank in New England
Charles H. Dewey, chairman of the board and retired treasurer of the Bennington County Savings Bank, died of a heart attack at his home on Union Street between 6 and 7 o'clock this morning. His health had been far from good during the last five years, but no later than yesterday he was out of doors and his general condition appeared to show improvement.
He was the son of the late Charles Edward Dewey and Martha (Hamlen) Dewey. He was born July 29, 1865, at the Dewey homestead on West Main Street, which has been occupied by members of the family for more than a hundred years.
He was educated in Bennington public schools and when a young man was employed for some time at the Frist National Bank in North Bennington. About 47 years ago he entered the savings bank here and became an incorporation. On February 15, 1892, he was made treasurer. He retired in August 1930 when he became chairman of the board, a position he held at the time of his death.
During the 40 years that have elapsed since he became treasurer the assets of the institution increased from $100,000 to more than $6,000,000 and the bank has become one of the strongest in Vermont and New England. During that period he had been associated with five presidents and with these changes had naturally carried the brunt of the work and had been responsible more than any other individual for the remarkable progress and stability attained. Banking had been his life work and the concentrated interest he gave it left but little time for other activities.
In his earlier years, however, he was closely associated with a group of local sportsmen who frequented the mountains east of the village and whose exploits on the streams and in the game covers will be remembered by some of the older residents. He was an excellent wing shot and locally one of the best when the clay pigeons were being hurled from the traps.
Following his resignation as treasurer, so long as his health permitted, he regularly visited the bank at which his knowledge of finances and his long experience with local conditions made his advice and counsel of inestimable value. This advice and council had long been at the service not only of patrons of the bank but of a large circle of friends and even acquaintances. Few men connected with Bennington's commercial life were more widely known or more thoroughly respected. There have been few in whose judgment the residents of this community placed more confidence.
In addition to his connection with the bank he had been given many re-elections as town, village, and school district treasurer and had held other offices of a public and semi-public character.
He was a member of the Second Congregational Church, the Bennington Club, and the Bennington Elks Lodge.
His first wife was Emma Bradford of Bennington, sister of the late Wm. H. Bradford and the late E. E. Bradford died a number of years ago.
The surviving children are Edward Walling Dewey of Bennington; Mrs. Martha Hamlen Wells of Albany and Cynthia Bradford Dewey of Bennington; A daughter, Elinor Abbott Dewey died at the age of 16.
He married Jessie Temple Cushman of Bennington on 15 Nov. 1922.
The Dewey family has been prominently identified with the history of Bennington since before the days of the Revolutionary War.
The first Vermont ancestor was Rev. Jedediah Dewey, who came to this state from Westfield, Mass., in 1763 and who was made the first pastor of the Old First Church in Old Bennington. His descendants have continued to reside and have been active in the business and social life of the community for more than 150 years.
The deceased ex-treasurer was one of seven children, all of whom made or are now making Bennington their life-long home.
The survivors are Arthur J. Dewey of West Main Street; Mrs. Charles F. Merrill of Old Bennington; and Edward E. Dewey who occupies the ancestral home.
The Bennington Evening BannerBennington, Vermont ·
Tuesday, February 09, 1932, ~ km
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Miss Cynthia B. Dewey arrived Tuesday afternoon from New York, called her by the death of her father, Charles H. Dewey of Union Street.
The Bennington Evening Banner 10 Feb 1932, Wed · Page 3
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Board Chairman of Bennington County Savings and Loan
LONG TREASURER
Had Seen Institution Grow from Small Beginning to High Rank in New England
Charles H. Dewey, chairman of the board and retired treasurer of the Bennington County Savings Bank, died of a heart attack at his home on Union Street between 6 and 7 o'clock this morning. His health had been far from good during the last five years, but no later than yesterday he was out of doors and his general condition appeared to show improvement.
He was the son of the late Charles Edward Dewey and Martha (Hamlen) Dewey. He was born July 29, 1865, at the Dewey homestead on West Main Street, which has been occupied by members of the family for more than a hundred years.
He was educated in Bennington public schools and when a young man was employed for some time at the Frist National Bank in North Bennington. About 47 years ago he entered the savings bank here and became an incorporation. On February 15, 1892, he was made treasurer. He retired in August 1930 when he became chairman of the board, a position he held at the time of his death.
During the 40 years that have elapsed since he became treasurer the assets of the institution increased from $100,000 to more than $6,000,000 and the bank has become one of the strongest in Vermont and New England. During that period he had been associated with five presidents and with these changes had naturally carried the brunt of the work and had been responsible more than any other individual for the remarkable progress and stability attained. Banking had been his life work and the concentrated interest he gave it left but little time for other activities.
In his earlier years, however, he was closely associated with a group of local sportsmen who frequented the mountains east of the village and whose exploits on the streams and in the game covers will be remembered by some of the older residents. He was an excellent wing shot and locally one of the best when the clay pigeons were being hurled from the traps.
Following his resignation as treasurer, so long as his health permitted, he regularly visited the bank at which his knowledge of finances and his long experience with local conditions made his advice and counsel of inestimable value. This advice and council had long been at the service not only of patrons of the bank but of a large circle of friends and even acquaintances. Few men connected with Bennington's commercial life were more widely known or more thoroughly respected. There have been few in whose judgment the residents of this community placed more confidence.
In addition to his connection with the bank he had been given many re-elections as town, village, and school district treasurer and had held other offices of a public and semi-public character.
He was a member of the Second Congregational Church, the Bennington Club, and the Bennington Elks Lodge.
His first wife was Emma Bradford of Bennington, sister of the late Wm. H. Bradford and the late E. E. Bradford died a number of years ago.
The surviving children are Edward Walling Dewey of Bennington; Mrs. Martha Hamlen Wells of Albany and Cynthia Bradford Dewey of Bennington; A daughter, Elinor Abbott Dewey died at the age of 16.
He married Jessie Temple Cushman of Bennington on 15 Nov. 1922.
The Dewey family has been prominently identified with the history of Bennington since before the days of the Revolutionary War.
The first Vermont ancestor was Rev. Jedediah Dewey, who came to this state from Westfield, Mass., in 1763 and who was made the first pastor of the Old First Church in Old Bennington. His descendants have continued to reside and have been active in the business and social life of the community for more than 150 years.
The deceased ex-treasurer was one of seven children, all of whom made or are now making Bennington their life-long home.
The survivors are Arthur J. Dewey of West Main Street; Mrs. Charles F. Merrill of Old Bennington; and Edward E. Dewey who occupies the ancestral home.
The Bennington Evening BannerBennington, Vermont ·
Tuesday, February 09, 1932, ~ km
==
Miss Cynthia B. Dewey arrived Tuesday afternoon from New York, called her by the death of her father, Charles H. Dewey of Union Street.
The Bennington Evening Banner 10 Feb 1932, Wed · Page 3
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